To drink (intoxicating liquor), especially repeatedly, and in
small quantities.
There are plenty of people who drink just enough to be under the radar, but they do this to relieve
stress and cope with emotional difficulties. They drink enough to get drunk over an elongated period of
time.
A modern day McCourt might tipple.
Paris: I am such a mess. I need to drink some cognac or brandy.
Nicole: I thought you said you were
done with the whole tipple situation?
Lindsay: Nah, I got her started again. It's not a bad
thing.
Paris: Hott.